OBD-II code · Chassis
C006B Stability System Active Too Long
Electronic stability control intervened for an excessive duration.
Is it safe to drive with C006B?
Usually safe to drive in the short term. Get it diagnosed when convenient, sooner if the car drives differently.
Common causes
- Most likelyExtended intervention from low traction or driver behavior
Symptoms
- ABS warning light on
- ESC/stability control deactivated
- Possible reduced brake assist
- Speedometer may behave erratically
Repair at a glance
- Difficulty
- Medium
- DIY friendly
- Best left to a mechanic
- Typical labour
- 0.3–2 h
- Emissions test
- Usually unaffected
- After the fix
- A drive cycle is needed before the light stays off
- Parts involved
- ESC Module
Code data: OBDex open dataset (CC0). Labour times are typical ranges, not a quote.